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Well... that happened
Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here.
Facts you may not have known, people you may not have heard of, all the minutiae which makes us what we are.
And quite a lot of Stupid.
Twice a week, every Monday and Friday. And Maybe Wednesday.
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Well... that happenedCat Theatre
Much has been made of the Russian economy; with war raging and an uncertain political situation, many of the citizens are not sure that the country is moving…
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Welcome To May
May! Doesn't the year go fast? Got your Chrimbo decorations up yet? Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Hello May The First. How long has it been?
Things about May 1st, part one. There may be more, there may not... Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Socks
Some facts about socks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedBad Pyramid
The worst thing about building pyramids is building pyramids Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedA Few Things About Shakespeare
Interesting things about the Bard Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedHow the media works
How the media changes things or adds it's own inflection. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedReagan's optimism in 1947
The future. It's where you and I are heading. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Well... that happenedAsaka Beer Corporation
Environmental changes to a recipe has repercussions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support…
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The Car Keys
Car keys are easy to forget Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
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The Trap of the Toilet
Being trapped in the smallest room Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
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Replay - Elmer McCurdy
Elmer J. McCurdy was an American outlaw who was killed in a shoot-out with police after robbing a train in Oklahoma in October 1911. Dubbed "The Bandit Who…
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REPLAY - The Suspended Shouting Service in Torbay
I am busy making other things so here is a repeat of the true story of a council dispute with residents over the Town Crier. Become a supporter of this…
Well... that happenedNaughty Mozart
Mozart was quite the rebel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedCRIME Happens - The Pickering Burglar
The Curious Case of the Pickering Burglar Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Well... that happenedThe First World War U-Boat Gambit
How a desperate Kaiser made a desperate decision. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do…
Well... that happenedZheng He
Zheng He was a Chinese explorer, admiral, diplomat, and eunuch from the early Ming dynasty, who is often regarded as the greatest admiral in Chinese history…
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Indian Independence Act 1947
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was a law passed by the British Parliament that partitioned British India into two independent dominions, India and…
Well... that happenedAda Deer
Ada Deer, an esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedThe Ford Model T
The invention which changed the world. More Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Well... that happenedFranz Kafka
Kafka was born near the Old Town Square in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His family were German-speaking middle-class Ashkenazi Jews. His…
Well... that happenedJohn Muir - legendary Nature Campaigner
Muir was noted for being an ecological thinker, political spokesman, and environmental advocate, whose writings became a personal guide into nature for many…
Well... that happenedThe Life of Vincent Van Gogh
Tragic life of Dutch painter Van Gogh. More : Here Once again I apologise for my poor pronounciation of French words. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedChristopher Columbus and the Discovery of America
Until the mid-15th century, Europe enjoyed a safe land passage to China and India—sources of valued goods such as silk, spices, and opiates—under the hegemony…
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Ghandi's Salt March
After making the salt by evaporation at Dandi, Gandhi continued southward along the coast, making salt and addressing meetings on the way. The Congress Party…
Well... that happenedThe Battle of Agincourt
The Battle of Agincourt is well documented by at least seven contemporary accounts, three from eyewitnesses More…
Well... that happenedThe Life of the poet, Sappho
Moore Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sappho I haven't been able to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard…
Well... that happenedThe Gutenberg Printing press
Invention of the Gutenberg Press and how it changed history. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press ========= I have not been able to…
Well... that happenedThe Life of Pioneer Kit Carson
The Life of Pioneer Kit Carson More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_Carson ============== It's been difficult to find anything amusing lately…
Well... that happenedEruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD More Information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79_AD ================ I've found it hard to…
Well... that happenedChina's first and only female leader - Wu Zetian
China's only female leader More information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian ============= I've found it hard to find anything amusing lately. There's…
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That's it then for 2025
Festive holidays beckon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
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Pulvapies!
How a product became Mayor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedPresident Carter in Poland
Translations are a git, sometimes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedBritain's Last Highwayman
Britain's last highwayman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedToby the amazing Pig
The Pig That Could Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast?…
Well... that happenedFail to Qualify for the World Cup in 1969
When people take sport way too seriously Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
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Pork Barrels of 828AD
How St Mark is still up and about... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedBehold the US Emperor of 1850
America's first Emperor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedA wedding to remember
Disaster Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it?…
Well... that happenedSun crean factor 3,000,000,000
Suntan? Got that covered... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedRespraying My Horse
The remedy when hunting on a white horse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
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Change to this Podcast
I'm putting this down to once a day every weekday to maintain quality. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedElmer McCurdy
Seems some villains just chose the wrong career Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me…
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1802 - The briefer Swiss Civil War
Those damn French will try anything! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedThe Two Popes - One for the week, One for Sunday best
Pope's hold grudges like I hold my beer. Long and firm. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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President Kennedy and President Lincoln
The ever popular list of coincidences for two assasinated Presidents. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedThe Moon Hoax of 1835
Frederick William Herschel denied picnickers on the Lunar Surface Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedAaron Burr's Ruined Shoes
The Vice President to Jefferson was not a patient man. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedPig Face
Mayair ain't never been so crowded, Guv. Lumme, the Mrs will never Adam and Eve it. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedThe Stork Baby Craze of 1820
Unreasonable levels of gullibility Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedPope Hates Previous Pope To Unreasonable Level
That Pope knew how to hold a grudge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedBoston Molasses Disaster
How Molasses shut down Boston Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Well... that happenedDiamond Jim Sullivan
Get Well Soon so we can kill you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Well... that happenedHow to serve your time in prison for fun and money
There are money making schemes, and there are money making ‘schemes’ This falls into the thin border of genius and stupid, the intersection of which is caused…
Well... that happenedNikola Tesla and The Polyphasic Motor - Part 1
How inspiration aided Tesla to develop the Polyphasic Motor Become a supporter of this podcast…
Well... that happenedA Fresh Face Made Welcome
Ewhurst is a rural village and civil parish in the borough of Waverley in Surrey, England. It is located 8.3 miles south-east of Guildford, 2 miles east of…
Well... that happenedOperation Bullseye
The Police are people too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Well... that happenedFiendish Plan to Stop Nagging Spouses
You may think your partner talks too much, but I suspect you would not take the action of a Hungarian husband in the 1970s who decided, after a prolonged rant…
Well... that happenedRIP Henry
Sometimes, a letter says more about the sender than the sender realises Become a supporter of this podcast…